Camo’s back: noughties pop’s military style is on the march again

A look evoking memories of All Saints and Destiny’s Child has fashion editors, Brad Pitt and the high street all blending in

Discussing their style while in All Saints, Nicole and Natalie Appleton said earlier this year that some things don’t change: “Army trousers and combat trousers will always be a staple with us.”

If, for a long time after All Saints’ noughties heyday, the sisters would have known this look was not the height of fashion, things have changed in 2026. Judging by those attending shows at London fashion week this month, camo is very much back.

Worn with heels, beaded flats, camisoles and shirting, camo trousers became a standout front-row trend, one that had first been spotted at Copenhagen fashion week in August. Vogue described it as “a clear winner among the trends we spotted outside the shows”. Fashion editors aren’t alone either: celebrities including Alexa Chung and Iris Law have worn camo recently. And Brad Pitt, promoting his new survival movie Heart of the Beast, looked the part wearing camo trousers and matching jacket this month.

Hetty Mahlich, a brand editor at Burberry, was photographed wearing her army surplus camo pants at fashion week. She likes the way they can give a sense of contrast to an outfit: “They go with a vintage nightdress or a white baby tee, but they’re also great with a heel as I never like feeling too dressed up.”